The Cornerstone

The Cornerstone is the official bi-annual publication of NCCER. The Cornerstone is a valuable communication piece in the industry that keeps consumers informed on current workforce development products, methods, and events in the construction, maintenance, and pipeline industries. Topics include the many facets of addressing workforce development including how to articles and information on craft training, safety and management education, recruitment and image enhancement, and return on investment.

The Cornerstone distribution of over 15,000 copies reaches training directors, project managers, safety directors, and executives representing top construction and construction-related firms across America. Readership also includes career and technical educators representing secondary and post-secondary programs across the country.

The Cornerstone magazine is now online!

Featuring exclusive online content as well as all the great articles and profiles from current and past issues of NCCER's The Cornerstone magazine in a new, interactive format.

In response to reader feedback, the new site also features a simple online submission process for articles and profiles. You'll also find summaries of the types of articles published in each of our magazine sections to help you better understand where your article or idea fits into The Cornerstone.

Our goal is to make sharing your training innovations, quality programs, best practices and career advice simpler and more accessible. Try it out today!

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